Slidell Warrant Records

Slidell warrant records are handled by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and the Slidell Police Department. The City Court of Slidell issues warrants for municipal violations, while the 22nd Judicial District Court in Covington covers felony and misdemeanor cases. Both courts feed their warrant orders into the STPSO parish-wide system. You can search for active arrest warrants, bench warrants, capias warrants, and other court warrant orders through phone calls or in-person visits. This page explains how to find and search each agency and how to check for Slidell warrant records.

St. Tammany Sheriff and Slidell Warrant Records

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office (STPSO) maintains the parish-wide warrant database that includes all Slidell warrants. The STPSO has a Slidell office at 300 Brownswitch Road in Slidell, LA 70458. The warrant division phone number is (985) 726-7820. The records division can be reached at (985) 809-8207. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The parish seat office is at 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington, LA 70433. Some records and court filings route through that office. For warrant checks tied to Slidell specifically, the Brownswitch Road office is closer and more convenient. Call (985) 726-7820 for the warrant division. Search with the full name and date of birth ready when you call. Staff can check the system and confirm if a warrant is active.

The STPSO handles several types of warrants in St. Tammany Parish. These include arrest warrants, bench warrants, search warrants, capias warrants, attachment warrants, fugitive warrants, and probation or parole violation warrants. Slidell City Court warrants get entered into the STPSO system as well. There is close coordination between the Slidell Police Department and the sheriff's office on warrant service throughout the city.

Note: Slidell City Court warrants are entered into the STPSO system, so a single call to the warrant division covers both parish and city-level warrants.

Slidell Police Department Warrants

The Slidell Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. Their main phone number is (985) 643-3131. The SPD works city cases and coordinates with the STPSO on warrant service. If you call the Slidell PD about a warrant, they can check the system and tell you if one is active.

The City Court of Slidell handles municipal violations within the city. Warrants issued through this court cover things like missed court dates and unpaid fines at the city level. These warrants feed into the STPSO database. Whether you call the police department or the sheriff's office, both can confirm if a warrant is active for someone in Slidell.

Slidell Warrant Records at the 22nd JDC

The 22nd Judicial District Court handles all felony and misdemeanor cases for St. Tammany Parish. The courthouse is at 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington, LA 70433. Phone is (985) 809-8700. This is where felony arrest warrants and district court bench warrants originate for the Slidell area.

The St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court keeps all official court filings at the same address. Phone is (985) 809-8700. When a judge signs a warrant, the order gets filed with the clerk and then sent to the STPSO for execution. If you need certified copies of warrant documents, the clerk's office is where you get them. Under La. R.S. 44:1, most warrant records become public once filed with the court or served.

Arrest warrants in Slidell require probable cause under La. C.Cr.P. Art. 202. The Slidell PD or STPSO presents evidence to a judge, and if sufficient, the judge signs the warrant. Bench warrants do not require the same showing. They get issued automatically when someone fails to appear for a court date.

How to Search Slidell Warrant Records

The fastest way to check is by phone. Call the STPSO warrant division at (985) 726-7820. Have the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can confirm if a warrant is active and may share the charge and bond amount. You can also call the Slidell Police Department at (985) 643-3131.

In-person visits work at the STPSO Slidell office at 300 Brownswitch Road. Bring photo ID. You can ask about warrant records status or submit a public records request for copies. The clerk of court at 701 N. Columbia Street in Covington holds the official case files. Basic status checks are free at any of these agencies.

The Louisiana State Police BCII, shown above, serves as the state's central criminal records repository and can be used for statewide searches that include Slidell records.

Louisiana Statewide Warrant Resources

Beyond the local offices, Louisiana offers statewide tools that can surface warrant-related information for Slidell residents. The BCII at lsp.org keeps warrant records from all 64 parishes.

The Internet Background Check at ibc.dps.louisiana.gov costs $31. It runs a name-based search of the state criminal warrant records database. Results come back fast. Under La. R.S. 15:587, criminal history release is governed by state law. The IBC may show warrant arrest records tied to Slidell warrants, but it is not a live warrant check.

Track custody with Louisiana VINE for free. Sign up for alerts when someone gets booked or released. The Most Wanted list shows fugitives statewide. For fingerprint-based checks, use IdentoGO.

Note: For the most current Slidell warrant information, always contact the STPSO warrant division directly rather than relying solely on statewide databases.

Nearby Cities

Slidell is on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. These nearby cities also have warrant records pages.